Castle.

Russell and Mei, who drank deer blood wine together, opened and closed, and finally became familiar with each other's routines after a short exchange.

After a short break, May gasped and said, "You are the owner of the Camptown Racecourse, but you let the Razors run it, aren't you afraid that they will fight back?" ”

Russell took the cigarette from May and lit it through her, exhaling the smoke.

"As long as you grasp the lifeblood of the other party, they will be obedient."

May grabbed his hand, "Now you have my lifeblood." ”

"But you won't be obedient."

Mei Jiao said softly: "No, I will." ”

"You won't. Mei, we all have different goals, and that's why we got to know each other. In the adult world, lies are the sharp blade of the deceiver, and now you have a sword in your hand, do you want to hit my heart? ”

Mei lowered her head: "I'll be distressed." ”

"I don't feel pain, I'm just giving you this chance."

Mei stared into his eyes and said slowly, "Okay, I do have some ideas and things that I need to ask you. ”

"Say."

"I've been in trouble lately because Sir Pantin has taken a fancy to my estate and possessions, and he wants to pursue me and then swallow everything I have."

Russell frowned and said, "Who is Sir Pentin?" ”

"He was training horses in London for a regular guest, and his training skills were better than mine, so he was very popular with the nobles."

"You just have to say that Pantin is strong in London."

"Okay, he has two companies and the title of honorary president of the Horse Racing Association, and those two companies are the New Fruit Import Trading Company and the Horse Trading Company."

"Is it profitable to sell horses?"

Mei nodded: "It's very profitable, but it takes time, because it takes time to breed and domesticate." ”

"He has a boat?"

"Yes, there's a fleet, about six boats. There is a food import and export certificate in hand, and if you can't start from this aspect, because many shareholders of this company are aristocrats. ”

Russell smiled, "Good. ”

"May, I invested in a shoe factory in Gary Lane, Birmingham, but there is no way to sell shoes, where do you think is the best way to sell shoes?"

"For nobles, or for commoners?"

"Yes, cheap shoes are sold to commoners, expensive ones are sold to nobles."

May winked and said, "I recommend in Birmingham, London, Liverpool...... and other cities to enter department stores or cheap commodity streets. It just so happens that I have commercial stores in London and Birmingham, Liverpool, etc. What's the name of your shoes? ”

"Danfla."

"Oh, good name! When you need to store goods, you can call me, or come here to find me. ”

Russell nodded: "Yes." ”

After talking about the matter, Mei got up and made food for him herself.

Russell finished enjoying Mei's workmanship, put on his clothes and left the castle.

Before leaving, May brought him some cigarettes and wine, and put a watch on his wrist.

Russell did not refuse, this kind of thing given by a rich woman is something that ordinary people can't experience at all.

Back in Birmingham, as soon as they entered the police station, Mensa and Laito knocked on the door and entered the office.

The two looked at each other, and Russell tapped the table with one hand.

"Boss, the people of the Li family have been released on bail by the Shelby brothers, and they are on the path of a comprehensive service company, and each person's bail is 15 pounds, and 5 pounds will be divided by the general service company, and the rest will be deposited into the police account."

After the report, Mensa continued: "Boss, all the ammunition has been recovered, and the comparison of the numbers on the list has been completed, and not a single gun or bullet has fallen. ”

"Very good, let's let the financial statistics for the police bonus at the end of this month later."

"Okay, boss, Brother Shelby has come back from London with the shoe-making equipment, and I've sent it to Gary Lane that night, and the person in charge there wants you to have time to make a trip." ”

Russell shook his head: "How are the Tang people in Gary Lane doing?" ”

"It's quiet, I've been doing my thing, and I haven't taken half a step out of Gary Lane."

Russell couldn't say anything sympathetic to the Tang people in Gary Lane, but he just thought that these hard-working workers couldn't be wasted, and what could they do by huddled in an alley?

"Who lives in the neighborhood around Gary Lane?"

"Some Germans and Poles, and some Italians."

In the evening, Russell sat in his office and made a phone call to London.

It was still Churchill's assistant who answered the phone, and after Churchill answered, Russell said bluntly: "Mr. Churchill, the arms have been found." ”

"All?"

"Of course."

Churchill laughed and said, "Campo, you really surprised me, it's very good. So you bring the arms to London, and I will receive you personally, and introduce you to a few friends by the way. ”

"Okay, I'll take the earliest train tomorrow."

"Looking forward to your arrival, Campo."

"Thank you, Mr. Churchill."

After a brief conversation, Russell felt that Churchill's attitude towards him had improved greatly, and he had been with some disgust, even hatred, but he had to use him, who let him have an artistic picture of Campbell's old rabbit in his hand.

Now Churchill's bad impression of him has been swept away, after all, he is really capable, and he has done a few things that are enough to show his face in only a few weeks in office.

At first, it was the Camptown Jockey Club, where he made a show in front of the Prince and many nobles, who also talked about the Camptown Horse Club from time to time when they returned to London.

For example, the exclusive model team, pantry, and entertainment room make the nobles feel refreshed and feel that this is the life they want.

The second is to recover the arms, Campbell came to Birmingham for several weeks without understanding, Russell took office and directly found clues, and then tracked down and found all the arms.

Churchill did not ask on the phone what happened to the people who stole the arms, he would not ask now, let alone in the future, because that was a matter for Russell Campo and the judge, and even the death penalty was reasonable and legal.

As for the justices of Birmingham? He had already given his love and put it in the hands of Russell, waiting to be called at any time.

Russell didn't go to Garry Lane to find Zhang Qingquan, the business of the shoe factory is enough to keep an eye on, anyway, after the shoes are manufactured, they have to rely on Russell to find sales channels, otherwise Zhang Qingquan and these Tang people will starve to death.

During the night, Russell and Mensah arrive at Garrison's Tavern.

Tommy and Arthur were drinking here, and some of the drunkards were holding their breath when they saw Russell coming.

Mensa pointed at them and said that they should drink and drink, just don't make trouble.

The drunkards nodded their heads in response, they would never make trouble, they were all good citizens who obeyed the law.

In the private room, Tommy was drinking melancholy, and when he saw Russell pushing the door and walking in, he immediately rubbed his eyes and thought he was hallucinating.

"Chief Campo?"

Russell nodded and glanced at Arthur, who was sleeping next to him.

"Come with me to London tomorrow."

Tommy was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly rubbed his face and said, "What do you command?" ”

"With someone you trust."

Russell turned to leave, and by the time Tommy reacted, he and Mensah had already left the tavern.

Tommy sat on the couch in a daze and woke Arthur back to his home in Watertree Lane.

When Polly heard this, he was worried and said, "What does Campo mean?" ”

"I don't know, I can't guess what he was thinking." Tommy said.

Arthur spread his hands: "You can't guess, and I can't guess." ”

Ida stood up next to her and said, "I'll go find him!" ”

"Ada! Don't move, Campo is different from Campbell, he will really kill you. ”

"Why? I didn't break the law. Ida said through gritted teeth.

"When we were in the southern suburbs, did we break the law? With Campo's identity and means, he doesn't have to think too much to kill us all! ”

Tommy got up and said, "Tomorrow I'll go with John, and Arthur will stay at home and take care of the business with Polly." ”

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What color is the night?

Grace's answer was gray.

Since quitting her job at Garrison's Tavern, she has been hiding in her room in Clear Water Lane.

She was afraid of running into Russell's children and didn't know what to do.

Originally, her plan was to live directly in Campo's house and take care of his two daughters, but she heard that her daughter was 20 years old, which made Grace retreat.

She deliberately did not look out the window at the night, and looked at the gray sheets with half-open eyes, expecting the arrival of Russell Campo.

Grace's mind was a little confused, she didn't know if she should stay here, and she didn't know what Russell thought, she wanted to ask but didn't know how to speak.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door of the room.

Russell pushed open the door and walked in, Grace stretched out her neck to look around, and exclaimed, "Why are you here at this time?" ”

"Don't want me to come?"

"What's the matter, I'm afraid of disturbing your rest."

Russell walked in, sat on the side of the bed and said with a smile: "The child is working overtime in the company tonight, and I will accompany you, is it boring?" ”

"Sort of."

Grace nodded, "Mr. Campo, should I do something?" ”

"What do you want to do?"

"I want to be your secretary."

Russell laughed: "The secretary is good, but you need an identity." ”

"My family is the Irish cavalry, and I also have an orthodox formation that can be coordinated."

Russell lit a cigarette and said, "Okay, I'll coordinate when I get back from London." ”

"You're going to London? Do what. ”

"Mr. Churchill would like to introduce me to a few people."

"He... Mr. Churchill thinks highly of you. ”

Russell shook his head: "No, what he values is that I can do things for him and solve troubles." ”

"The righteous guests are like this, their mouths are full of benevolence, righteousness and morality, but their hearts are all filth and filth."

Russell didn't leave that night, he had communicated with Grace many times, but this time Grace was particularly enthusiastic.

Cause? Maybe it's because he hasn't been here for a long time, and Grace misses it a little.

Following.

The train to London was launched.

The third carriage.

This is a luxury package with two bedrooms and a dining room and bar bar.

Russell sat on the couch at the bar, opposite Tommy and John, and on the side Mensah.

And in the dining room there was a pile of munitions, slightly disguised with a black cloth.

Mensa took out a stack of files, placed them on the table, and said, "This is Sir Pantin, your task is to kill him, is there a problem?" ”

Tommy was stunned for a moment, looked up at Russell who was drinking, and nodded slowly: "No problem." ”

"He has a very severe blood thickness, and this bottle of medicine can clog his blood vessels."

Mensa placed another bottle of medicine on the table.

"Okay, I'll get things done."

Only then did Russell speak, "London is a city to be desired, and when the racecourse business is on the right track, it is time for us to come to the city to explore the depths." ”

Tommy and John looked at each other when they heard this, unable to hide their excitement.

"Mr. Campo, are we coming to London for development?"

Russell laughed and said: "London is the capital of the British Empire, and there is money everywhere, but the people who pick up the money are very rude, and the people who throw it away are also very brainless." ”

Tommy blinked and swallowed, "Yes." ”

"You inquire about the situation in London first, but don't get into a conflict with them, and wait until you get back to Birmingham."

"Okay!"

The train stops at London Station.

Churchill's assistant came to pick him up, and he brought someone to carry the munitions from the carriage to the car, and then escorted them away.

Russell and Mensah followed their assistant to the Conrad Hotel.

The assistant was very friendly to him, it must have been what Churchill said, and Churchill never skinged with capable people, which is also his merit.

Conrad Hotel.

The assistant opened a suite for Russell and let Mensa live in a private room.

It's very safe and you don't need a bodyguard.

The reason why he brought Mensa here was to let him come to see the world, and he originally wanted to let Laituo come over, but Laituo's intelligence network was not arranged, and it was too urgent to show his face at this time.

"Mr. Campo, the Minister will have afternoon tea with you at two o'clock."

"Okay."

It was only eleven o'clock at the moment, and not long after the assistant left, there was a knock on the door.

Russell opened the door and saw a woman in a maid's suit, pushing the dining cart and smiling, "Sir, your lunch." ”

"Yes."

Russell got out of the way, and the woman pushed the cart in, and then put the dishes on the table one by one.

"Sir, please dine."

"Let's get out."

The woman was stunned, she touched her face uncomfortably, and said, "Sir, am I not beautiful?" ”

Russell looked up at her at this time, and when he saw her face, he felt very familiar, like the heroine of a classic old movie.

"Pretty."

"So aren't you tempted?"

Russell laughed when he heard this.

It was supposed to be an appetizer arranged by Churchill, so it's no wonder he asked Russell for afternoon tea......

That being the case, there is not much to say.

This woman's appearance is very in line with Russell's aesthetics, at least it can be seen.

You must know that many British women in this era are strange-looking, either with small eyes or small mouths, and the proportions are very incongruous.

After lunch, Russell took a break, and at two o'clock, the assistant knocked on the door and invited him to the appointment.

It was the second time he and Churchill had met.

Compared with the first time, this time both of them are more sincere.

The meeting took place not in the dining room, but in a large private suite, where Churchill had just finished his work and was scratching his head to enjoy the view from the window.

"Mr. Campo is here."

Churchill turned his head when he heard this, and when he saw him, he smiled and said, "Campo, please take a seat, I have prepared some oriental tea and desserts." ”

Russell looked down at Longjing tea on the table and looked up at Churchill with a smile on his face.

"Mr. Churchill, I am very much looking forward to seeing you for the second time, which kept me from sleeping well last night."